We often hear of residents' vehicles hitting deer, or even moose, but it's not often a resident comes into contact with an eagle.
That's what happened to Roe Lake's Bruce Simundson at the end of March, when a female eagle flew up out of a ditch into his pickup truck near High Country Road on Highway 24.
Luckily, with much effort, Simundson was able to get the bird home and subsequently collected by OWL Rehabilitation Society volunteers who returned it to Delta for medical assistance.
Simundson was delighted when, with a crowd of onlookers, he was able to watch OWL release the bird back into the air on High Country Road on April 19.
According to OWL, most people would not have stopped for the eagle, but that's not the way Simundson saw it.
Survey says...
On April 26, Canada Post (CP) notified Bridge Lake Store that responses to the corporation’s survey were “overwhelmingly in favour of community mailboxes,” which is similar to a rural route.
Canada Post was unable to give further information, as the issue now has to go to a different CP department.
Bridge Lake Store’s contract with Canada Post runs out on June 19.
Potters guild
Most Interlakes residents are already familiar with the beautiful pottery of Bridge Lake's Ramona Mackay, but the opportunity to see it again alongside the work of other potters is enticing.
Area potters have now formed a new guild and their first show and sale, entitled "Local Vessels," is at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House, daily except Sundays, until June 3.
Guest artist
Bridge Lake Librarian Brenda Tillyer welcomes Fawn Lake's Doerte Pavlik to the library's Community Showcase for the month of May.
A member of Bridge Lake Photo Group, who emigrated from Germany in 1999 and moved here in the early 2000s, Goethe explains: "I only started photography about two years ago, so I'm in the process of trying everything. I do a fair amount of nature but I love to do portraits of people and horses.
“I have a better camera now, one that can take my horse cantering, for example. I've also started photo painting, and I'm going to do more and more of it.
“One of my display pieces is a photo painting of a sunflower. The other is a silk painting of a safari. They are both large pieces, so there will probably not be room for more."
Lions election
Highway 24/Interiakes Lions' April 16 meeting included annual elections.
As of July 1, Harry Bishop continues as president. He will be assisted by first vice-president Leroy Wright, second vice-president Don Charlton, secretary Linda Bishop, treasurer Darlene Furber; and directors Carolyn Charlton, Ruth Marx, Kathy Sanness and Al Bishop. Harv Allen continues as membership retention officer.
Tailgate closed
Interlakes Community Association, which operates out of Interlakes Hall and Rodeo Grounds, has just announced it will not hold its annual Tailgate Sale this August, mostly due to lack of volunteers.
Celebrations
Many happy returns for today go to Linda Bishop and Donna Jarvis. Birthday wishes also go to Mason Roberts for his 15th and Tyler Durand for his 23rd.
Calendar
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• Lakeview (Roe Lake) Cemetery cleanup, 9 a.m. to noon, May 6. Bring rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc.
• Highway 24/Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., May 7 at Interlakes Hall
• Deka Ladies Auxiliary annual general meeting: 10:30 a.m., May 9. Please bring your $5 annual dues.
• Two public hearings re rezoning - one for Bell Road and the other for 6810 Horse Lake
Rd., 7 p.m., May 9 at Interlakes Hall.